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November 24, 2020
Do you think that crime won’t happen to your home while you’re away? Think again. Empty houses are very attractive targets for criminals. And because most of us are active on social media and like to share our vacation photos, you can inadvertently tip off criminals to your travel plans. They can find out when […]
November 6, 2020
If you’re like many who crave a warmer climate in winter, you’ll soon be packing up and heading south, along with the other snowbirds from our Northern Virginia region. And you’ll be leaving your home unattended. While the thought of playing golf in January may be appealing, returning to a home that has been damaged […]
October 13, 2020
If you think you need to be wealthy or own a big house in order to use a Home Watch service, you’re wrong. There are plenty of reasons to protect a home you own or are in care of, including watching over an inherited house. When someone passes away, they leave behind assets. This can […]
October 7, 2020
Welcome! We started to publish a monthly eNewsletter, The Golden Ticket. At least once a month (more often if we can) The Golden Ticket will have sections that highlight food and beverage, local events, a story about something we have found when providing home watch in Northern Virginia AND a profile of one of our […]
September 22, 2020
Whether you own your home or rent, there is always something to repair. Rather than call in an expensive handyman, you can make many of these small repairs yourself—if you have the right tools and a homeowner toolkit. Here is the homeowner toolkit that every homeowner should have: Toolbox. You’ll need a place to store […]
September 21, 2020
We didn’t have to join the National Home Watch Association (NHWA). We chose to join because of the benefits, training and professional accreditation it provides our company. But that wasn’t the only reason—or the main reason. We understood that being an accredited member, it would benefit you, our client. Here are some of the reasons […]
August 25, 2020
When you go away, anything can happen to your home. But you’re not there to take care of it. You might be overseas or hours away. Or you might be unable to travel for one reason or another. That’s why someone else that you can trust should have a key to your home. Who Can […]
August 13, 2020
Not everybody understands what it means to protect your security, both in your home and online. But we do. This knowledge comes into play when choosing who to trust with your largest investments: your homes and cars. Here’s how our security background at Golden Rule Home Watch keeps you secure. Dan Lender, the founder of […]
July 13, 2020
Your car is a well-oiled machine. At least that’s what it should be. That’s because when the car is maintained and run regularly, its systems remain in good running order. When it sits idle for long periods of time, however, bad things can happen. Let’s look at what occurs to your car when it sits. […]
July 7, 2020
There is no reason why you shouldn’t use a home watch service, and many reasons why you should. When you are away from home, on vacation or an extended period, things can go wrong in your home. Pipes can burst, storms can damage roofs, and HVAC systems can fail. Home watch works to provide homeowners […]